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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 850.92 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 850.92 and 156.49 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 850.92 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/850.92 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 850.92 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 133,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,160.47/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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