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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.87, 856.23 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.87, 856.23 and 159.96 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.87 : 856.23 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.87/856.23 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.87x = 856.23 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.87x = 136,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,962.55/570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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