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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 848.03 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 848.03 and 180.59 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 848.03 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/848.03 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 848.03 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 153,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140.59/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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