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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575, 862.40 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575, 862.40 and 164.08 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 862.40 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/862.40 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 862.40 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 141,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,502.59/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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