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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 571.05 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 571.05 and 164.58 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 571.05 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/571.05 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 571.05 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 93,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,983.41/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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