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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 861.08 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 861.08 and 163.31 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 861.08 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/861.08 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 861.08 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 140,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,617.85/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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