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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 863.39 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 863.39 and 164.77 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 863.39 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/863.39 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 863.39 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 142,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,263.34/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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