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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 861.76 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 861.76 and 163.74 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 861.76 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/861.76 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 861.76 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 141,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,103.76/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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