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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 571.20 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 571.20 and 164.32 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 571.20 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/571.20 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 571.20 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 93,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,859.58/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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