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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 853.01 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 853.01 and 157.81 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 853.01 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/853.01 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 853.01 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 134,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,612.72/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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