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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 573.13 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 573.13 and 165.66 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 573.13 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/573.13 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 573.13 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 94,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,942.77/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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