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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 860.90 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 860.90 and 163.05 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 860.90 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/860.90 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 860.90 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 140,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,364.63/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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