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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 860.02 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 860.02 and 162.43 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 860.02 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/860.02 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 860.02 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 139,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,690.49/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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