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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.07, 859.49 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.07, 859.49 and 162.09 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.07 : 859.49 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.07/859.49 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.07x = 859.49 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.07x = 139,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314.73/573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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