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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.63, 845.57 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.63, 845.57 and 178.88 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 845.57 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/845.57 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 845.57 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 151,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,251.78/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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