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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 573.16 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 573.16 and 165.53 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 573.16 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/573.16 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 573.16 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 94,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875.17/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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