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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.12, 852.17 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.12, 852.17 and 157.29 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.12 : 852.17 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.12/852.17 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.12x = 852.17 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.12x = 134,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,037.82/568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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