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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.09 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.09 and 164.23 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.09 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.09 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.09 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 93,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,790.11/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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