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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 848.04 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 848.04 and 154.58 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 848.04 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/848.04 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 848.04 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 131,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,087.90/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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