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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 852.35 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 852.35 and 157.45 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 852.35 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/852.35 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 852.35 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 134,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,202.51/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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