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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.45, 863.32 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.45, 863.32 and 164.62 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.45 : 863.32 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.45/863.32 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.45x = 863.32 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.45x = 142,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,115.83/575.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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