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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.26 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.26 and 164.48 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.26 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.26 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.26 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 93,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,960.84/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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