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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 572.94 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 572.94 and 165.62 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 572.94 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/572.94 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 572.94 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 94,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,890.32/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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