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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.70, 852.91 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.70, 852.91 and 157.88 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.70 : 852.91 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.70/852.91 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.70x = 852.91 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.70x = 134,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,652.77/568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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