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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 859.81 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 859.81 and 162.35 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 859.81 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/859.81 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 859.81 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 139,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,590.15/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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