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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 853.82 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 853.82 and 158.38 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 853.82 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/853.82 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 853.82 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 135,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,228.01/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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