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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.42, 852.68 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.42, 852.68 and 157.56 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.42 : 852.68 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.42/852.68 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.42x = 852.68 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.42x = 134,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,348.26/568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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