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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 855.07 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 855.07 and 159.19 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 855.07 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/855.07 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 855.07 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 136,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,118.59/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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