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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 846.10 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 846.10 and 147.68 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 846.10 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/846.10 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 846.10 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 124,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,952.39/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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