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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 840.80 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 840.80 and 149.64 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 840.80 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/840.80 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 840.80 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 125,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,817.31/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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