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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 848.62 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 848.62 and 181 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 848.62 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/848.62 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 848.62 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 153,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,600.22/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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