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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 861.18 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 861.18 and 163.26 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 861.18 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/861.18 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 861.18 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 140,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596.25/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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