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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 570.86 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 570.86 and 164.17 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 570.86 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/570.86 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 570.86 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 93,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,718.09/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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