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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.57 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.57 and 164.43 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.57 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.57 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.57 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 94,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,641.39/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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