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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 855.02 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 855.02 and 159.06 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 855.02 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/855.02 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 855.02 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 135,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998.01/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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