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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.84, 848.64 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.84, 848.64 and 181.12 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.84 : 848.64 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.84/848.64 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.84x = 848.64 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.84x = 153,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,705.68/565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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