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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 846.78 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 846.78 and 153.69 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 846.78 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/846.78 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 846.78 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 130,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,141.62/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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