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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 846.66 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 846.66 and 153.54 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 846.66 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/846.66 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 846.66 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 129,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,995.41/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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