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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 572.75 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 572.75 and 165.63 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 572.75 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/572.75 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 572.75 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 94,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,864.58/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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