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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 573.80 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 573.80 and 163.20 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 573.80 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/573.80 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 573.80 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 93,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643.34/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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