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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 859.61 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 859.61 and 162.23 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 859.61 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/859.61 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 859.61 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 139,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,450.64/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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