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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 848.97 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 848.97 and 155.14 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 848.97 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/848.97 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 848.97 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 131,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,709.21/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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