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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.80 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.80 and 163.54 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.80 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.80 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.80 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 93,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,839.25/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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