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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 846.28 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 846.28 and 153.34 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 846.28 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/846.28 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 846.28 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 129,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,771.41/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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