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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 571.13 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 571.13 and 164.21 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 571.13 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/571.13 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 571.13 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 93,785.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,785.26/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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