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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.03, 858.09 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.03, 858.09 and 161.16 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.03 : 858.09 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.03/858.09 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.03x = 858.09 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.03x = 138,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,289.78/572.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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