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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 846.90 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 846.90 and 174.70 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 846.90 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/846.90 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 846.90 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 147,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,953.43/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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