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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 850.30 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 850.30 and 156.01 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 850.30 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/850.30 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 850.30 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 132,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,656.56/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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