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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 855.99 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 855.99 and 159.81 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 855.99 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/855.99 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 855.99 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 136,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795.76/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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