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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 846.78 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 846.78 and 153.68 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 846.78 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/846.78 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 846.78 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 130,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,128.92/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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