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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 575.60 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 575.60 and 164.60 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 575.60 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/575.60 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 575.60 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 94,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,743.76/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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