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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 857.73 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 857.73 and 161.07 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 857.73 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/857.73 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 857.73 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 138,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,154.57/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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