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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 574.13 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 574.13 and 163.33 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 574.13 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/574.13 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 574.13 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 93,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,772.65/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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