Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 863.39 and 159.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575.60, 863.39 and 159.14 is: 238.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575.60 : 863.39 = 159.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575.60/863.39 = 159.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575.60x = 863.39 × 159.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575.60x = 137,397.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,397.58/575.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238.70
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