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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 855.98 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 855.98 and 159.74 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 855.98 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/855.98 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 855.98 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 136,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,732.98/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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