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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.93, 853.40 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.93, 853.40 and 158.07 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.93 : 853.40 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.93/853.40 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.93x = 853.40 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.93x = 134,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,896.94/568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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