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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.22, 855.35 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.22, 855.35 and 159.36 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.22 : 855.35 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.22/855.35 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.22x = 855.35 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.22x = 136,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,308.58/570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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