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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 847.16 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 847.16 and 180 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 847.16 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/847.16 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 847.16 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 152,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,488.80/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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