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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 573.63 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 573.63 and 165.86 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 573.63 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/573.63 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 573.63 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 95,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,142.27/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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