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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 571.95 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 571.95 and 165.06 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 571.95 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/571.95 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 571.95 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 94,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,406.07/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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