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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 860.43 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 860.43 and 157.12 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 860.43 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/860.43 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 860.43 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 135,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,190.37/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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