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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 857.36 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 857.36 and 160.71 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 857.36 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/857.36 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 857.36 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 137,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,785.52/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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