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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 572.40 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 572.40 and 165.16 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 572.40 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/572.40 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 572.40 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 94,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537.58/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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