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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.47, 851.18 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.47, 851.18 and 156.57 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.47 : 851.18 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.47/851.18 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.47x = 851.18 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.47x = 133,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,268.47/567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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