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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.29, 850.85 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.29, 850.85 and 156.45 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.29 : 850.85 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.29/850.85 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.29x = 850.85 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.29x = 133,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,115.48/567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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