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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.23 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.23 and 165.73 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.23 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.23 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.23 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 95,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,000.58/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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