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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 859.82 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 859.82 and 162.41 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 859.82 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/859.82 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 859.82 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 139,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,638.26/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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