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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.02 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.02 and 164.52 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.02 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.02 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.02 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 93,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,944.21/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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