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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 572.84 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 572.84 and 165.62 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 572.84 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/572.84 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 572.84 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 94,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,873.76/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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