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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.62 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.62 and 165.96 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.62 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.62 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.62 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 95,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,197.15/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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