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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.91, 571.40 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.91, 571.40 and 164.49 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.91 : 571.40 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.91/571.40 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.91x = 571.40 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.91x = 93,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,988.76/380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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