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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 572.73 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 572.73 and 165.36 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 572.73 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/572.73 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 572.73 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 94,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,706.63/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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