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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.38 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.38 and 180.18 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.38 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.38 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.38 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 152,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,680.93/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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