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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 570.31 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 570.31 and 163.80 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 570.31 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/570.31 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 570.31 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 93,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,415.96/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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