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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 846.36 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 846.36 and 179.52 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 846.36 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/846.36 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 846.36 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 151,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,938.55/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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