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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 846.55 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 846.55 and 153.47 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 846.55 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/846.55 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 846.55 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 129,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,920.03/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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