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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 574.56 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 574.56 and 163.72 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 574.56 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/574.56 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 574.56 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 94,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,066.96/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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