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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.78, 571.47 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.78, 571.47 and 164.51 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.78 : 571.47 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.78/571.47 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.78x = 571.47 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.78x = 94,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,012.53/380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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