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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.53, 851.28 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.53, 851.28 and 156.69 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.53 : 851.28 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.53/851.28 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.53x = 851.28 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.53x = 133,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,387.74/567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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