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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 573.60 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 573.60 and 163.11 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 573.60 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/573.60 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 573.60 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 93,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,559.90/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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