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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.23, 846.34 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.23, 846.34 and 153.37 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.23 : 846.34 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.23/846.34 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.23x = 846.34 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.23x = 129,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,803.17/564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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