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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 853.80 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 853.80 and 158.38 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 853.80 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/853.80 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 853.80 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 135,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,220.58/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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