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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 850.99 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 850.99 and 156.46 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 850.99 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/850.99 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 850.99 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 133,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,143.38/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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