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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 861.90 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 861.90 and 163.75 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 861.90 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/861.90 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 861.90 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 141,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,136.13/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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