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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.11, 862.51 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.11, 862.51 and 164.24 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.11 : 862.51 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.11/862.51 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.11x = 862.51 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.11x = 141,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,658.64/575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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