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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 576.35 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 576.35 and 164.81 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 576.35 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/576.35 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 576.35 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 94,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,987.86/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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