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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 571.56 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 571.56 and 164.46 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 571.56 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/571.56 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 571.56 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 93,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,998.76/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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