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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.61, 863.27 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.61, 863.27 and 164.65 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.61 : 863.27 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.61/863.27 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.61x = 863.27 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.61x = 142,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,138.19/575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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