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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 571.17 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 571.17 and 164.40 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 571.17 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/571.17 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 571.17 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 93,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,900.35/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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