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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 845.61 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 845.61 and 152.89 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 845.61 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/845.61 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 845.61 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 129,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,282.63/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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