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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.58, 860.39 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.58, 860.39 and 162.74 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.58 : 860.39 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.58/860.39 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.58x = 860.39 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.58x = 140,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,021.82/573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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