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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.83 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.83 and 163.98 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.83 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.83 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.83 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 93,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,603.88/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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