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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.55, 848.39 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.55, 848.39 and 154.69 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.55 : 848.39 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.55/848.39 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.55x = 848.39 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.55x = 131,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,237.45/565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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