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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 853.92 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 853.92 and 158.49 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 853.92 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/853.92 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 853.92 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 135,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,337.78/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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