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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 848.25 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 848.25 and 175.44 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 848.25 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/848.25 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 848.25 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 148,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,816.98/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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