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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 859.84 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 859.84 and 162.51 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 859.84 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/859.84 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 859.84 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 139,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,732.19/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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