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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 845.88 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 845.88 and 179.20 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 845.88 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/845.88 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 845.88 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 151,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,584.26/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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