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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 573.77 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 573.77 and 163.07 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 573.77 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/573.77 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 573.77 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 93,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,564.67/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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