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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.97, 848.96 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.97, 848.96 and 181.22 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.97 : 848.96 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.97/848.96 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.97x = 848.96 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.97x = 153,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,843.38/565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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