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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 847.20 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 847.20 and 174.78 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 847.20 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/847.20 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 847.20 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 148,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,072.74/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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