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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.85, 847.24 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.85, 847.24 and 180.07 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.85 : 847.24 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.85/847.24 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.85x = 847.24 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.85x = 152,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,562.51/564.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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