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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 572.74 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 572.74 and 165.45 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 572.74 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/572.74 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 572.74 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 94,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,759.83/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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