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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 572.58 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 572.58 and 165.33 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 572.58 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/572.58 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 572.58 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 94,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,664.65/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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