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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 861.98 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 861.98 and 163.79 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 861.98 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/861.98 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 861.98 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 141,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,185.04/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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