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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 862.96 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 862.96 and 164.41 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 862.96 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/862.96 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 862.96 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 141,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,879.25/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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