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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 853.48 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 853.48 and 158.13 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 853.48 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/853.48 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 853.48 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 134,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,960.79/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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