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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.01, 848.97 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.01, 848.97 and 181.26 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.01 : 848.97 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.01/848.97 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.01x = 848.97 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.01x = 153,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,884.30/566.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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