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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 860.19 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 860.19 and 162.57 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 860.19 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/860.19 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 860.19 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 139,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,841.09/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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