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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 848.50 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 848.50 and 154.81 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 848.50 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/848.50 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 848.50 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 131,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,356.29/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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