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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 861.19 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 861.19 and 163.27 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 861.19 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/861.19 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 861.19 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 140,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,601.37/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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