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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.95, 850.32 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.95, 850.32 and 156.10 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.95 : 850.32 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.95/850.32 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.95x = 850.32 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.95x = 132,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,734.95/566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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