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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.48, 852.74 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.48, 852.74 and 157.62 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.48 : 852.74 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.48/852.74 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.48x = 852.74 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.48x = 134,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,405.48/568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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