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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 859.53 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 859.53 and 162.06 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 859.53 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/859.53 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 859.53 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 139,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,295.43/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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