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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 846.64 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 846.64 and 174.47 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 846.64 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/846.64 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 846.64 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 147,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,713.05/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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