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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 857.01 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 857.01 and 160.48 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 857.01 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/857.01 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 857.01 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 137,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,534.64/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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