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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 571.25 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 571.25 and 164.37 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 571.25 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/571.25 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 571.25 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 93,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,896.36/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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