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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 859.38 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 859.38 and 162.20 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 859.38 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/859.38 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 859.38 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 139,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,392.98/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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