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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.26 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.26 and 165.76 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.26 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.26 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.26 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 95,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,023.58/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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