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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 855.02 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 855.02 and 159.16 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 855.02 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/855.02 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 855.02 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 136,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,086.05/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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