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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 848.07 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 848.07 and 180.57 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 848.07 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/848.07 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 848.07 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 153,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,136.00/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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