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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 570.18 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 570.18 and 163.57 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 570.18 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/570.18 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 570.18 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 93,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,264.34/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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