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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.46, 845.10 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.46, 845.10 and 178.80 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.46 : 845.10 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.46/845.10 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.46x = 845.10 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.46x = 151,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,103.88/563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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