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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.10 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.10 and 157.84 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.10 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.10 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.10 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 134,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,653.30/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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