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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.30, 849.36 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.30, 849.36 and 155.47 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.30 : 849.36 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.30/849.36 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.30x = 849.36 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.30x = 132,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,050.00/566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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