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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 846.16 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 846.16 and 174.06 is: 261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 846.16 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/846.16 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 846.16 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 147,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,282.61/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.10

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