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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.36, 847.92 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.36, 847.92 and 180.52 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.36 : 847.92 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.36/847.92 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.36x = 847.92 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.36x = 153,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,066.52/565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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