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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 860.15 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 860.15 and 162.54 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 860.15 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/860.15 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 860.15 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 139,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,810.12/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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