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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 570.48 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 570.48 and 164 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 570.48 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/570.48 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 570.48 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 93,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,558.72/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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