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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.43, 860.18 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.43, 860.18 and 162.60 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.43 : 860.18 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.43/860.18 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.43x = 860.18 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.43x = 139,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,865.27/573.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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