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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.57, 861.72 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.57, 861.72 and 163.63 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.57 : 861.72 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.57/861.72 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.57x = 861.72 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.57x = 140,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,998.94/574.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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