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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 858.04 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 858.04 and 161.29 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 858.04 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/858.04 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 858.04 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 138,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,393.27/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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