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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 570.36 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 570.36 and 163.90 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 570.36 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/570.36 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 570.36 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 93,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,482.00/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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