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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.95, 859.35 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.95, 859.35 and 162.13 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.95 : 859.35 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.95/859.35 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.95x = 859.35 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.95x = 139,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,326.42/572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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