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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 863.03 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 863.03 and 164.49 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 863.03 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/863.03 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 863.03 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 141,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,958.98/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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