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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.69, 852.93 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.69, 852.93 and 157.85 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.69 : 852.93 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.69/852.93 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.69x = 852.93 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.69x = 134,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633.93/568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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