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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 573.03 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 573.03 and 165.60 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 573.03 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/573.03 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 573.03 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 94,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,893.77/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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