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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.60 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.60 and 159.64 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.60 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.60 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.60 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 136,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,583.71/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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