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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 861.02 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 861.02 and 163.19 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 861.02 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/861.02 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 861.02 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 140,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,504.73/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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