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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 853.79 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 853.79 and 152.81 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 853.79 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/853.79 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 853.79 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 130,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,468.52/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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