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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 573.82 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 573.82 and 165.94 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 573.82 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/573.82 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 573.82 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 95,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217.84/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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