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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 856.08 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 856.08 and 159.86 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 856.08 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/856.08 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 856.08 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 136,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,855.09/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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