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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.47, 860.24 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.47, 860.24 and 162.57 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.47 : 860.24 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.47/860.24 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.47x = 860.24 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.47x = 139,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,849.01/573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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