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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 858.02 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 858.02 and 161.17 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 858.02 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/858.02 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 858.02 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 138,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,284.13/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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