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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.36 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.36 and 164.44 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.36 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.36 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.36 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 93,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,953.22/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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