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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 860.49 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 860.49 and 162.82 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 860.49 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/860.49 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 860.49 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 140,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,104.98/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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