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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 572.22 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 572.22 and 165.02 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 572.22 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/572.22 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 572.22 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 94,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,427.74/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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