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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.64 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.64 and 163.28 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.64 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.64 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.64 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 93,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,663.94/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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