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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 571.99 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 571.99 and 164.92 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 571.99 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/571.99 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 571.99 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 94,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,332.59/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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