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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 850.47 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 850.47 and 156.10 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 850.47 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/850.47 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 850.47 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 132,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,759.64/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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