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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 856.98 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 856.98 and 160.45 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 856.98 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/856.98 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 856.98 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 137,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,500.30/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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