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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 573.30 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 573.30 and 165.68 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 573.30 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/573.30 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 573.30 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 94,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981.48/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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