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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.39 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.39 and 159.44 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.39 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.39 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.39 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 136,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,385.57/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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