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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.12 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.12 and 163.35 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.12 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.12 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.12 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 93,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,782.50/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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