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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.57, 857.17 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.57, 857.17 and 160.60 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.57 : 857.17 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.57/857.17 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.57x = 857.17 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.57x = 137,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,661.50/571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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