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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 573.01 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 573.01 and 165.34 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 573.01 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/573.01 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 573.01 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 94,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,741.47/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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