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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 848.64 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 848.64 and 175.76 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 848.64 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/848.64 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 848.64 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 149,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,156.97/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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