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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 851.09 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 851.09 and 156.60 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 851.09 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/851.09 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 851.09 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 133,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,280.69/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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