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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 572.57 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 572.57 and 165.34 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 572.57 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/572.57 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 572.57 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 94,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,667.90/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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