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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 861.98 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 861.98 and 163.80 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 861.98 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/861.98 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 861.98 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 141,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,191.51/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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