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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 857.16 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 857.16 and 160.60 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 857.16 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/857.16 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 857.16 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 137,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,659.90/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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