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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.39 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.39 and 165.78 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.39 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.39 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.39 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 95,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,056.59/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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