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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 849.64 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 849.64 and 181.60 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 849.64 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/849.64 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 849.64 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 154,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,294.62/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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