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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 847.29 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 847.29 and 180.14 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 847.29 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/847.29 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 847.29 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 152,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,630.82/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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