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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 855.36 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 855.36 and 159.37 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 855.36 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/855.36 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 855.36 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 136,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,318.72/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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