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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.07, 850.57 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.07, 850.57 and 156.18 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.07 : 850.57 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.07/850.57 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.07x = 850.57 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.07x = 132,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,842.02/567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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