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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 864.43 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 864.43 and 159.91 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 864.43 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/864.43 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 864.43 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 138,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,228.44/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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