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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 853.40 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 853.40 and 158.04 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 853.40 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/853.40 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 853.40 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 134,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,871.34/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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