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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 861.30 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 861.30 and 163.35 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 861.30 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/861.30 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 861.30 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 140,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,693.36/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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