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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.03, 861.03 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.03, 861.03 and 163.15 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.03 : 861.03 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.03/861.03 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.03x = 861.03 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.03x = 140,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,477.04/574.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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