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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.51 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.51 and 165.98 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.51 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.51 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.51 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 95,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191.19/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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