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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 848.01 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 848.01 and 154.47 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 848.01 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/848.01 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 848.01 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 130,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,992.10/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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