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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 850.84 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 850.84 and 156.34 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 850.84 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/850.84 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 850.84 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 133,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,022.85/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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