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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.63, 849.93 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.63, 849.93 and 155.76 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.63 : 849.93 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.63/849.93 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.63x = 849.93 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.63x = 132,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,383.28/566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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