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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 847.01 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 847.01 and 153.86 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 847.01 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/847.01 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 847.01 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 130,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,317.11/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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