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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.06, 858.07 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.06, 858.07 and 161.18 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.06 : 858.07 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.06/858.07 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.06x = 858.07 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.06x = 138,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,307.68/572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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