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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 857.53 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 857.53 and 160.91 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 857.53 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/857.53 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 857.53 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 137,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,985.15/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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