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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 569.98 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 569.98 and 163.54 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 569.98 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/569.98 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 569.98 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 93,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,214.53/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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