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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 570.18 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 570.18 and 163.68 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 570.18 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/570.18 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 570.18 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 93,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,327.06/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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