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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 859.71 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 859.71 and 162.29 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 859.71 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/859.71 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 859.71 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 139,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,518.04/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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