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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.39, 848.09 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.39, 848.09 and 154.51 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.39 : 848.09 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.39/848.09 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.39x = 848.09 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.39x = 131,037.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,037.61/565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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