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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.07, 571.62 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.07, 571.62 and 164.65 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.07 : 571.62 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.07/571.62 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.07x = 571.62 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.07x = 94,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,117.23/381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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