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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 861.04 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 861.04 and 163.16 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 861.04 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/861.04 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 861.04 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 140,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,487.29/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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