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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 570.51 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 570.51 and 164.30 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 570.51 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/570.51 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 570.51 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 93,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,731.94/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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