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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.45, 855.69 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.45, 855.69 and 159.60 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.45 : 855.69 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.45/855.69 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.45x = 855.69 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.45x = 136,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,568.12/570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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