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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 852.93 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 852.93 and 157.75 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 852.93 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/852.93 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 852.93 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 134,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,549.71/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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