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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 845.06 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 845.06 and 152.59 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 845.06 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/845.06 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 845.06 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 128,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,947.71/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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