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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.54, 863.46 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.54, 863.46 and 164.71 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.54 : 863.46 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.54/863.46 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.54x = 863.46 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.54x = 142,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,221.83/575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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