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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 856.32 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 856.32 and 160.09 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 856.32 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/856.32 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 856.32 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 137,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,088.27/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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