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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.77, 846.97 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.77, 846.97 and 174.76 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.77 : 846.97 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.77/846.97 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.77x = 846.97 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.77x = 148,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,016.48/564.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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