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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.74, 854.50 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.74, 854.50 and 153.28 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.74 : 854.50 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.74/854.50 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.74x = 854.50 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.74x = 130,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,977.76/569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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