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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 860.78 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 860.78 and 162.96 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 860.78 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/860.78 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 860.78 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 140,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,272.71/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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