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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 572.84 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 572.84 and 165.47 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 572.84 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/572.84 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 572.84 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 94,787.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787.83/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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