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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 570.58 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 570.58 and 164.36 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 570.58 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/570.58 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 570.58 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 93,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,779.10/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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