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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 848.55 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 848.55 and 180.95 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 848.55 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/848.55 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 848.55 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 153,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,545.12/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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