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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 848.48 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 848.48 and 175.64 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 848.48 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/848.48 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 848.48 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 149,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,029.07/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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