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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 847.27 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 847.27 and 154.03 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 847.27 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/847.27 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 847.27 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 130,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,502.49/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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