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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 846.21 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 846.21 and 153.27 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 846.21 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/846.21 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 846.21 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 129,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,698.25/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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