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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 860.72 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 860.72 and 162.98 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 860.72 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/860.72 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 860.72 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 140,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,280.15/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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