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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.28, 852.39 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.28, 852.39 and 157.43 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.28 : 852.39 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.28/852.39 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.28x = 852.39 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.28x = 134,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,193.89/568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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