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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.79, 847.17 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.79, 847.17 and 153.91 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.79 : 847.17 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.79/847.17 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.79x = 847.17 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.79x = 130,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,390.40/564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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