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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 848.06 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 848.06 and 180.63 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 848.06 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/848.06 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 848.06 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 153,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,185.08/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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