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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 856.88 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 856.88 and 160.47 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 856.88 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/856.88 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 856.88 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 137,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,503.33/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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