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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 848.97 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 848.97 and 181.25 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 848.97 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/848.97 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 848.97 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 153,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,875.81/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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