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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.53, 861.79 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.53, 861.79 and 141.68 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.53 : 861.79 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.53/861.79 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.53x = 861.79 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.53x = 122,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,098.41/574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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