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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 856.22 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 856.22 and 159.97 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 856.22 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/856.22 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 856.22 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 136,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,969.51/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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