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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 849.25 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 849.25 and 155.44 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 849.25 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/849.25 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 849.25 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 132,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003.90/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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