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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.22, 855.36 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.22, 855.36 and 153.81 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.22 : 855.36 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.22/855.36 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.22x = 855.36 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.22x = 131,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,562.92/570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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