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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 573.97 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 573.97 and 163.51 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 573.97 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/573.97 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 573.97 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 93,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,847.99/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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