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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 847.62 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 847.62 and 180.32 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 847.62 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/847.62 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 847.62 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 152,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,842.84/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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