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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 863.47 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 863.47 and 164.89 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 863.47 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/863.47 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 863.47 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 142,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,373.25/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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