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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 865.27 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 865.27 and 160.38 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 865.27 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/865.27 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 865.27 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 138,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,771.60/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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