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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 858.47 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 858.47 and 161.47 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 858.47 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/858.47 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 858.47 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 138,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,617.15/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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