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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.72, 862.08 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.72, 862.08 and 163.86 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.72 : 862.08 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.72/862.08 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.72x = 862.08 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.72x = 141,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,260.43/574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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