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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.74, 860.76 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.74, 860.76 and 162.88 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.74 : 860.76 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.74/860.76 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.74x = 860.76 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.74x = 140,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,199.77/573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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