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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 857.43 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 857.43 and 160.80 is: 241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 857.43 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/857.43 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 857.43 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 137,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,874.74/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.19

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