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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.46, 845.13 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.46, 845.13 and 178.71 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.46 : 845.13 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.46/845.13 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.46x = 845.13 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.46x = 151,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,030.68/563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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