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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 571.99 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 571.99 and 164.76 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 571.99 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/571.99 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 571.99 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 94,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,241.07/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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