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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 852.95 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 852.95 and 157.78 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 852.95 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/852.95 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 852.95 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 134,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,578.45/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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