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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.69, 845.60 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.69, 845.60 and 152.84 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.69 : 845.60 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.69/845.60 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.69x = 845.60 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.69x = 129,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,236.51/563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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