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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 846.16 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 846.16 and 174.11 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 846.16 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/846.16 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 846.16 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 147,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,324.92/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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