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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.06, 862.58 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.06, 862.58 and 164.19 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.06 : 862.58 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.06/862.58 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.06x = 862.58 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.06x = 141,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,626.19/575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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