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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 853.15 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 853.15 and 157.92 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 853.15 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/853.15 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 853.15 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 134,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,729.45/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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