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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.34, 576.35 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.34, 576.35 and 164.82 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.34 : 576.35 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.34/576.35 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.34x = 576.35 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.34x = 94,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,993.18/384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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