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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.94, 857.94 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.94, 857.94 and 161.10 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.94 : 857.94 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.94/857.94 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.94x = 857.94 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.94x = 138,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,214.13/571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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