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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.73 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.73 and 153.75 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.73 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.73 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.73 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 130,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,182.91/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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