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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 860.16 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 860.16 and 162.58 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 860.16 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/860.16 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 860.16 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 139,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,844.88/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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