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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 852.64 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 852.64 and 157.54 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 852.64 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/852.64 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 852.64 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 134,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,324.91/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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