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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 572.96 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 572.96 and 165.50 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 572.96 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/572.96 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 572.96 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 94,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,824.05/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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