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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 856.87 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 856.87 and 160.39 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 856.87 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/856.87 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 856.87 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 137,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,433.38/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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