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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 570.86 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 570.86 and 164.28 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 570.86 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/570.86 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 570.86 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 93,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,780.88/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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