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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.57 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.57 and 164.12 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.57 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.57 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.57 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 141,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,561.19/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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