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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 865.45 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 865.45 and 160.52 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 865.45 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/865.45 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 865.45 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 138,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,917.91/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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