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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.91, 860.88 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.91, 860.88 and 163 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.91 : 860.88 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.91/860.88 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.91x = 860.88 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.91x = 140,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,323.44/573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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