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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 860.09 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 860.09 and 162.50 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 860.09 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/860.09 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 860.09 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 139,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,764.63/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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