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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 860.97 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 860.97 and 163.13 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 860.97 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/860.97 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 860.97 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 140,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,445.73/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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