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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.52 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.52 and 164.52 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.52 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.52 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.52 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 94,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,026.47/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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