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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 853.41 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 853.41 and 158.21 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 853.41 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/853.41 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 853.41 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 135,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,017.52/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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