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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 862.59 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 862.59 and 164.16 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 862.59 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/862.59 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 862.59 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 141,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,602.77/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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