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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855.66 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855.66 and 159.60 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855.66 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855.66 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855.66 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 136,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563.34/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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