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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.66, 845.55 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.66, 845.55 and 152.78 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.66 : 845.55 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.66/845.55 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.66x = 845.55 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.66x = 129,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,183.13/563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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