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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.73 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.73 and 157.08 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.73 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.73 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.73 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 133,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,792.35/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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