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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570 and 163.60 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 93,252
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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