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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.29, 853.85 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.29, 853.85 and 158.39 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.29 : 853.85 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.29/853.85 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.29x = 853.85 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.29x = 135,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,237.03/569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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