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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.62, 845.34 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.62, 845.34 and 152.77 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.62 : 845.34 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.62/845.34 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.62x = 845.34 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.62x = 129,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,142.59/563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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