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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 860.02 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 860.02 and 162.56 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 860.02 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/860.02 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 860.02 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 139,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,804.85/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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