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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 856.27 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 856.27 and 159.95 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 856.27 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/856.27 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 856.27 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 136,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,960.39/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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