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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.06 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.06 and 179.26 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.06 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.06 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.06 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 151,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,664.72/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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