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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.25, 859.93 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.25, 859.93 and 162.40 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.25 : 859.93 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.25/859.93 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.25x = 859.93 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.25x = 139,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,652.63/573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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