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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 863.40 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 863.40 and 164.75 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 863.40 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/863.40 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 863.40 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 142,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,245.15/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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