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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.38, 852.49 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.38, 852.49 and 157.48 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.38 : 852.49 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.38/852.49 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.38x = 852.49 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.38x = 134,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,248.19/568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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