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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 855.90 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 855.90 and 159.71 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 855.90 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/855.90 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 855.90 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 136,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,691.51/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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