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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 857.02 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 857.02 and 160.39 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 857.02 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/857.02 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 857.02 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 137,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,454.89/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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