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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 860.78 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 860.78 and 163.04 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 860.78 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/860.78 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 860.78 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 140,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341.57/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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