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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.76, 847 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.76, 847 and 174.67 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.76 : 847 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.76/847 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.76x = 847 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.76x = 147,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945.49/564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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