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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.45, 849.56 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.45, 849.56 and 155.48 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.45 : 849.56 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.45/849.56 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.45x = 849.56 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.45x = 132,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,087.08/566.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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