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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 570.34 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 570.34 and 163.66 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 570.34 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/570.34 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 570.34 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 93,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,341.84/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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