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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.81, 862.09 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.81, 862.09 and 163.94 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.81 : 862.09 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.81/862.09 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.81x = 862.09 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.81x = 141,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,331.03/574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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