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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 570.92 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 570.92 and 164.26 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 570.92 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/570.92 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 570.92 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 93,776.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,776.46/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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