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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.70, 851.60 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.70, 851.60 and 202.59 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.70 : 851.60 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.70/851.60 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.70x = 851.60 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.70x = 172,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,525.64/567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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