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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.89, 857.88 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.89, 857.88 and 161.04 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.89 : 857.88 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.89/857.88 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.89x = 857.88 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.89x = 138,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,153.00/571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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