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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 860.94 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 860.94 and 163.13 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 860.94 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/860.94 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 860.94 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 140,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,440.84/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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