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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 861.51 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 861.51 and 163.38 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 861.51 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/861.51 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 861.51 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 140,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,753.50/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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