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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 569.87 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 569.87 and 163.56 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 569.87 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/569.87 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 569.87 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 93,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,207.94/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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