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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.58 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.58 and 163.81 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.58 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.58 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.58 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 93,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,466.71/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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