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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.64 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.64 and 162.90 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.64 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.64 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.64 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 140,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,198.26/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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