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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 853.44 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 853.44 and 158.09 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 853.44 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/853.44 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 853.44 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 134,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,916.06/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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