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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 854.15 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 854.15 and 158.57 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 854.15 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/854.15 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 854.15 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 135,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,440.70/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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