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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 853.31 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 853.31 and 158.00 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 853.31 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/853.31 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 853.31 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 134,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,824.32/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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