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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 860.41 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 860.41 and 162.71 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 860.41 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/860.41 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 860.41 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 139,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,997.31/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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