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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 573.36 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 573.36 and 165.69 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 573.36 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/573.36 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 573.36 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 95,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,000.02/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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