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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.82 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.82 and 164.82 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.82 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.82 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.82 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 94,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247.37/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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