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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 848.43 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 848.43 and 175.52 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 848.43 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/848.43 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 848.43 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 148,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,916.43/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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