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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 852.15 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 852.15 and 157.32 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 852.15 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/852.15 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 852.15 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 134,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,060.24/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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