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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 853.43 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 853.43 and 158.12 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 853.43 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/853.43 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 853.43 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 134,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,939.29/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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