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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 856.48 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 856.48 and 160.23 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 856.48 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/856.48 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 856.48 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 137,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,233.79/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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