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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 852.54 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 852.54 and 157.49 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 852.54 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/852.54 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 852.54 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 134,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,264.87/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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