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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 855.42 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 855.42 and 159.49 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 855.42 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/855.42 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 855.42 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 136,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,430.94/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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