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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 857.75 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 857.75 and 161.01 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 857.75 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/857.75 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 857.75 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 138,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,106.33/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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