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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.85 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.85 and 160.39 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.85 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.85 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.85 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 137,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,430.17/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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