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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 571.35 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 571.35 and 164.63 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 571.35 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/571.35 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 571.35 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 94,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,063.40/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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