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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574.55 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574.55 and 163.70 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574.55 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574.55 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574.55 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 94,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,053.02/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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