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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 573.64 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 573.64 and 163.44 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 573.64 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/573.64 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 573.64 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 93,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,755.72/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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