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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 846.18 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 846.18 and 174.02 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 846.18 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/846.18 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 846.18 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 147,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,252.24/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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