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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.31, 850.95 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.31, 850.95 and 156.47 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.31 : 850.95 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.31/850.95 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.31x = 850.95 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.31x = 133,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,150.27/567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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