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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 572.77 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 572.77 and 165.38 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 572.77 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/572.77 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 572.77 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 94,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,722.05/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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