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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 862.32 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 862.32 and 164.10 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 862.32 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/862.32 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 862.32 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 141,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,502.81/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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