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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 861.79 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 861.79 and 163.68 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 861.79 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/861.79 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 861.79 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 141,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,057.79/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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