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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.17, 859.61 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.17, 859.61 and 162.34 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.17 : 859.61 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.17/859.61 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.17x = 859.61 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.17x = 139,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,547.34/573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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