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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.57, 857.36 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.57, 857.36 and 160.72 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.57 : 857.36 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.57/857.36 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.57x = 857.36 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.57x = 137,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,794.90/571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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