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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 861.74 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 861.74 and 163.63 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 861.74 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/861.74 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 861.74 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 141,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,003.12/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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