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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.61, 851.43 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.61, 851.43 and 156.74 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.61 : 851.43 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.61/851.43 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.61x = 851.43 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.61x = 133,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,449.47/567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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