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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 859.85 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 859.85 and 162.34 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 859.85 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/859.85 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 859.85 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 139,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,585.70/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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