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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 570.74 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 570.74 and 164.07 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 570.74 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/570.74 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 570.74 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 93,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,640.49/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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