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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.71, 854.45 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.71, 854.45 and 158.84 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.71 : 854.45 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.71/854.45 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.71x = 854.45 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.71x = 135,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,715.77/569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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