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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.91, 859.41 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.91, 859.41 and 162.03 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.91 : 859.41 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.91/859.41 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.91x = 859.41 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.91x = 139,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,250.20/572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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