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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.86 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.86 and 160.38 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.86 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.86 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.86 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 137,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,418.92/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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