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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.53, 860.33 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.53, 860.33 and 162.65 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.53 : 860.33 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.53/860.33 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.53x = 860.33 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.53x = 139,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,931.86/573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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