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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 846.16 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 846.16 and 153.29 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 846.16 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/846.16 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 846.16 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 129,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,710.46/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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