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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 855.04 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 855.04 and 159.24 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 855.04 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/855.04 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 855.04 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 136,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,156.57/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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