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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.80 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.80 and 165.44 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.80 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.80 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.80 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 94,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,764.03/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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