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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 856.37 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 856.37 and 160.13 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 856.37 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/856.37 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 856.37 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 137,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,129.66/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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