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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.05, 860.91 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.05, 860.91 and 157.48 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.05 : 860.91 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.05/860.91 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.05x = 860.91 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.05x = 135,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,575.85/574.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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