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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 863.44 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 863.44 and 164.74 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 863.44 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/863.44 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 863.44 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 142,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,243.11/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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