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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 570.02 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 570.02 and 163.52 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 570.02 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/570.02 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 570.02 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 93,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,209.67/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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