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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 861.19 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 861.19 and 163.34 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 861.19 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/861.19 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 861.19 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 140,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,663.29/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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