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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.10, 858.09 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.10, 858.09 and 161.28 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.10 : 858.09 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.10/858.09 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.10x = 858.09 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.10x = 138,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,392.76/572.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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