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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 851.28 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 851.28 and 156.72 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 851.28 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/851.28 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 851.28 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 133,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,408.35/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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