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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 846.71 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 846.71 and 153.61 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 846.71 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/846.71 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 846.71 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 130,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,063.12/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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