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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 863.76 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 863.76 and 164.99 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 863.76 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/863.76 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 863.76 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 142,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,507.44/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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