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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 570.40 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 570.40 and 163.86 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 570.40 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/570.40 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 570.40 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 93,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,465.74/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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