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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 854.13 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 854.13 and 158.59 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 854.13 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/854.13 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 854.13 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 135,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,456.48/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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