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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.27, 862.92 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.27, 862.92 and 164.42 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.27 : 862.92 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.27/862.92 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.27x = 862.92 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.27x = 141,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,881.31/575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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