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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 847.40 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 847.40 and 174.94 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 847.40 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/847.40 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 847.40 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 148,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,241.16/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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