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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.95, 847.30 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.95, 847.30 and 153.97 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.95 : 847.30 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.95/847.30 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.95x = 847.30 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.95x = 130,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,458.78/564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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