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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.63, 857.29 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.63, 857.29 and 160.67 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.63 : 857.29 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.63/857.29 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.63x = 857.29 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.63x = 137,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,740.78/571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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