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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.22 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.22 and 165.04 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.22 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.22 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.22 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 94,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,439.19/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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