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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 574.86 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 574.86 and 163.70 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 574.86 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/574.86 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 574.86 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 94,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104.58/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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