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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.65, 848.43 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.65, 848.43 and 154.80 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.65 : 848.43 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.65/848.43 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.65x = 848.43 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.65x = 131,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,336.96/565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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