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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.31, 859.94 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.31, 859.94 and 162.44 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.31 : 859.94 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.31/859.94 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.31x = 859.94 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.31x = 139,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,688.65/573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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