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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 863.69 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 863.69 and 164.94 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 863.69 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/863.69 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 863.69 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 142,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,453.43/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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