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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.31, 848.09 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.31, 848.09 and 175.34 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.31 : 848.09 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.31/848.09 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.31x = 848.09 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.31x = 148,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,704.10/565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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