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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 571.41 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 571.41 and 164.58 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 571.41 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/571.41 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 571.41 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 94,042.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,042.66/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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