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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.31, 847.98 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.31, 847.98 and 180.56 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.31 : 847.98 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.31/847.98 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.31x = 847.98 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.31x = 153,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,113.39/565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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