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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 574.02 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 574.02 and 163.11 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 574.02 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/574.02 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 574.02 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 93,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,628.40/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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