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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 570.87 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 570.87 and 164.12 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 570.87 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/570.87 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 570.87 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 93,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,691.18/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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