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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.12 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.12 and 165.65 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.12 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.12 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.12 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 94,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934.46/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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