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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 571.83 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 571.83 and 164.86 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 571.83 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/571.83 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 571.83 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 94,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271.89/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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