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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.06, 861.11 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.06, 861.11 and 163.21 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.06 : 861.11 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.06/861.11 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.06x = 861.11 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.06x = 140,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,541.76/574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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