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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 572.60 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 572.60 and 165.29 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 572.60 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/572.60 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 572.60 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 94,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,642.19/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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