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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.50 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.50 and 158.78 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.50 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.50 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.50 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 135,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675.77/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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