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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 855.97 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 855.97 and 159.78 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 855.97 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/855.97 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 855.97 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 136,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,766.09/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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