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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 861.65 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 861.65 and 163.58 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 861.65 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/861.65 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 861.65 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 140,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,951.47/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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