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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 861.42 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 861.42 and 163.43 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 861.42 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/861.42 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 861.42 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 140,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,777.56/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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