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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 852.73 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 852.73 and 157.73 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 852.73 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/852.73 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 852.73 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 134,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,496.44/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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