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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 574.44 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 574.44 and 163.60 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 574.44 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/574.44 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 574.44 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 93,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,978.38/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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