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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.45, 861.58 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.45, 861.58 and 163.57 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.45 : 861.58 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.45/861.58 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.45x = 861.58 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.45x = 140,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,928.64/574.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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