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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 574.27 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 574.27 and 163.52 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 574.27 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/574.27 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 574.27 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 93,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,900.94/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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