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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 846.57 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 846.57 and 153.60 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 846.57 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/846.57 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 846.57 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 130,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,033.15/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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