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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.39, 846.57 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.39, 846.57 and 153.55 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.39 : 846.57 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.39/846.57 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.39x = 846.57 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.39x = 129,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,990.82/564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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