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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.74 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.74 and 158.34 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.74 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.74 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.74 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 135,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,181.19/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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