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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 856.73 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 856.73 and 160.30 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 856.73 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/856.73 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 856.73 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 137,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,333.82/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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