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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 861.70 and 163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 861.70 and 163.61 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 861.70 = 163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/861.70 = 163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 861.70 × 163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 140,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,978.02/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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