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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 853.58 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 853.58 and 158.24 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 853.58 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/853.58 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 853.58 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 135,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,073.03/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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