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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.50 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.50 and 163.79 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.50 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.50 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.50 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 93,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,438.52/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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