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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.15, 861.30 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.15, 861.30 and 163.27 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.15 : 861.30 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.15/861.30 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.15x = 861.30 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.15x = 140,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,624.45/574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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