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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.81, 853.08 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.81, 853.08 and 157.93 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.81 : 853.08 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.81/853.08 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.81x = 853.08 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.81x = 134,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,724.20/568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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