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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 846.05 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 846.05 and 153.18 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 846.05 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/846.05 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 846.05 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 129,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,597.94/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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