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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.57 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.57 and 163.17 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.57 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.57 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.57 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 93,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,589.42/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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