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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.99, 846.12 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.99, 846.12 and 179.24 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.99 : 846.12 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.99/846.12 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.99x = 846.12 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.99x = 151,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,653.42/563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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