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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.79, 853.11 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.79, 853.11 and 157.98 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.79 : 853.11 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.79/853.11 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.79x = 853.11 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.79x = 134,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,774.32/568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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