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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 860.04 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 860.04 and 162.45 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 860.04 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/860.04 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 860.04 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 139,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,713.50/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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