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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.77, 863.71 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.77, 863.71 and 164.90 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.77 : 863.71 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.77/863.71 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.77x = 863.71 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.77x = 142,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,420.64/575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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