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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.77 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.77 and 157.03 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.77 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.77 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.77 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 133,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753.44/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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