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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 854.41 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 854.41 and 153.09 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 854.41 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/854.41 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 854.41 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 130,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,803.38/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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