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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.23 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.23 and 165.75 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.23 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.23 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.23 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 95,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,013.29/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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