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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.57 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.57 and 163.96 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.57 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.57 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.57 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 93,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,550.66/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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