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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.29 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.29 and 163.72 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.29 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.29 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.29 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 93,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,367.88/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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