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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 570.03 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 570.03 and 163.59 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 570.03 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/570.03 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 570.03 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 93,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251.21/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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