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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.07, 850.62 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.07, 850.62 and 156.25 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.07 : 850.62 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.07/850.62 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.07x = 850.62 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.07x = 132,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,909.38/567.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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