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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 852.36 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 852.36 and 157.48 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 852.36 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/852.36 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 852.36 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 134,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,229.65/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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