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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 859.03 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 859.03 and 161.83 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 859.03 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/859.03 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 859.03 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 139,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,017.49/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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