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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 846.32 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 846.32 and 179.60 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 846.32 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/846.32 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 846.32 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 151,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,999.07/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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