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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 570.93 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 570.93 and 164.04 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 570.93 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/570.93 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 570.93 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 93,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,655.36/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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