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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 853.08 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 853.08 and 157.94 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 853.08 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/853.08 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 853.08 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 134,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,731.19/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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