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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 859.32 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 859.32 and 162.11 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 859.32 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/859.32 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 859.32 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 139,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,300.47/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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