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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.05, 850.55 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.05, 850.55 and 156.17 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.05 : 850.55 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.05/850.55 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.05x = 850.55 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.05x = 132,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831.74/567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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