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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 853.56 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 853.56 and 158.18 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 853.56 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/853.56 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 853.56 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 135,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,016.12/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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