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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 860.04 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 860.04 and 162.54 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 860.04 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/860.04 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 860.04 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 139,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,790.90/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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