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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.44, 846.54 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.44, 846.54 and 153.45 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.44 : 846.54 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.44/846.54 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.44x = 846.54 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.44x = 129,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,901.56/564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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