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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.05, 846.11 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.05, 846.11 and 153.13 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.05 : 846.11 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.05/846.11 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.05x = 846.11 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.05x = 129,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.32/564.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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