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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 848.36 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 848.36 and 154.76 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 848.36 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/848.36 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 848.36 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 131,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,292.19/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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