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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 860.01 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 860.01 and 162.49 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 860.01 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/860.01 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 860.01 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 139,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,738.72/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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