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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 572.36 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 572.36 and 165.17 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 572.36 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/572.36 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 572.36 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 94,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,536.70/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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