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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 848.52 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 848.52 and 180.95 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 848.52 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/848.52 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 848.52 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 153,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,535.45/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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