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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.76 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.76 and 165.48 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.76 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.76 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.76 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 94,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,780.32/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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