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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 851.22 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 851.22 and 156.71 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 851.22 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/851.22 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 851.22 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 133,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,394.69/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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