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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 849.79 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 849.79 and 155.67 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 849.79 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/849.79 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 849.79 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 132,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286.81/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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