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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.64 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.64 and 158.87 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.64 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.64 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.64 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 135,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,772.38/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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