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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 860.36 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 860.36 and 162.72 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 860.36 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/860.36 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 860.36 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 139,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,996.97/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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