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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 856.33 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 856.33 and 160.08 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 856.33 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/856.33 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 856.33 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 137,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,081.31/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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