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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.02, 848.49 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.02, 848.49 and 181.02 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.02 : 848.49 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.02/848.49 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.02x = 848.49 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.02x = 153,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,593.66/566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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