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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 859.55 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 859.55 and 162.18 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 859.55 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/859.55 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 859.55 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 139,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,401.82/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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