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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 853.35 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 853.35 and 158.13 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 853.35 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/853.35 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 853.35 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 134,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,940.24/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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