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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 848.47 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 848.47 and 175.66 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 848.47 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/848.47 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 848.47 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 149,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,040.34/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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