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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 861.80 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 861.80 and 163.66 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 861.80 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/861.80 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 861.80 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 141,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,045.19/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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