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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.41 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.41 and 165.94 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.41 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.41 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.41 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 95,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,153.40/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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