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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.44, 863.08 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.44, 863.08 and 164.61 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.44 : 863.08 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.44/863.08 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.44x = 863.08 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.44x = 142,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,071.19/575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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