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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.08 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.08 and 164.40 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.08 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.08 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.08 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 93,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,885.55/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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