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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.59, 855.89 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.59, 855.89 and 159.74 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.59 : 855.89 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.59/855.89 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.59x = 855.89 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.59x = 136,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,714.79/570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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