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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 859.76 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 859.76 and 162.32 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 859.76 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/859.76 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 859.76 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 139,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,551.13/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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