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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 846.84 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 846.84 and 174.52 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 846.84 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/846.84 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 846.84 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 147,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,790.52/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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