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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 856.20 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 856.20 and 160.02 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 856.20 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/856.20 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 856.20 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 137,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,009.12/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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