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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 861.33 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 861.33 and 163.37 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 861.33 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/861.33 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 861.33 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 140,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,711.18/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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