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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 861.57 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 861.57 and 163.50 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 861.57 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/861.57 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 861.57 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 140,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,866.70/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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