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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 861.74 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 861.74 and 163.55 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 861.74 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/861.74 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 861.74 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 140,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,939.53/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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