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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 852.63 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 852.63 and 157.58 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 852.63 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/852.63 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 852.63 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 134,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,353.17/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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