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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.59, 846.96 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.59, 846.96 and 174.62 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.59 : 846.96 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.59/846.96 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.59x = 846.96 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.59x = 147,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,898.27/564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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