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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.44, 846.65 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.44, 846.65 and 179.69 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.44 : 846.65 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.44/846.65 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.44x = 846.65 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.44x = 152,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,134.54/564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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