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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 862.70 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 862.70 and 164.21 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 862.70 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/862.70 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 862.70 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 141,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,664.61/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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