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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 852.03 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 852.03 and 157.19 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 852.03 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/852.03 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 852.03 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 133,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,930.60/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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