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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 850.38 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 850.38 and 156.11 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 850.38 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/850.38 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 850.38 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 132,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,748.57/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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