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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.56, 845.22 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.56, 845.22 and 178.72 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.56 : 845.22 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.56/845.22 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.56x = 845.22 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.56x = 151,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,057.72/563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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