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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.69, 853.03 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.69, 853.03 and 157.82 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.69 : 853.03 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.69/853.03 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.69x = 853.03 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.69x = 134,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,627.81/568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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