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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 861.14 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 861.14 and 163.23 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 861.14 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/861.14 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 861.14 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 140,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,563.88/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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