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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 859.83 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 859.83 and 162.36 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 859.83 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/859.83 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 859.83 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 139,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,602.00/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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