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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 851.15 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 851.15 and 156.57 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 851.15 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/851.15 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 851.15 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 133,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,263.77/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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