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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 863.02 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 863.02 and 164.52 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 863.02 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/863.02 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 863.02 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 141,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,985.26/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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