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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.89 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.89 and 160.44 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.89 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.89 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.89 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 137,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,479.43/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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