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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.81, 575.72 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.81, 575.72 and 164.54 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.81 : 575.72 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.81/575.72 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.81x = 575.72 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.81x = 94,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,725.27/383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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