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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 847.68 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 847.68 and 180.29 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 847.68 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/847.68 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 847.68 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 152,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,823.99/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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