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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 861.45 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 861.45 and 163.38 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 861.45 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/861.45 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 861.45 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 140,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,743.70/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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