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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 571.10 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 571.10 and 164.26 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 571.10 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/571.10 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 571.10 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 93,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,808.89/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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