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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 856.07 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 856.07 and 159.86 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 856.07 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/856.07 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 856.07 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 136,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,847.07/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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