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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 571.14 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 571.14 and 164.28 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 571.14 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/571.14 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 571.14 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 93,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,826.88/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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