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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.86 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.86 and 157.04 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.86 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.86 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.86 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 133,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,776.09/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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