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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 856.28 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 856.28 and 160.04 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 856.28 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/856.28 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 856.28 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 137,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,039.05/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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