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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 571.45 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 571.45 and 164.51 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 571.45 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/571.45 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 571.45 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 94,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005.97/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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