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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.17 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.17 and 163.69 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.17 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.17 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.17 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 93,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,330.11/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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