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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 856.61 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 856.61 and 160.22 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 856.61 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/856.61 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 856.61 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 137,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,246.05/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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