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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.62, 852.92 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.62, 852.92 and 157.79 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.62 : 852.92 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.62/852.92 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.62x = 852.92 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.62x = 134,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,577.19/568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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