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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 860.46 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 860.46 and 162.79 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 860.46 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/860.46 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 860.46 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 140,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,069.98/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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