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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 863.54 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 863.54 and 164.83 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 863.54 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/863.54 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 863.54 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 142,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,337.30/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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