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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.09, 577.86 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.09, 577.86 and 165.70 is: 248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.09 : 577.86 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.09/577.86 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.09x = 577.86 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.09x = 95,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,751.40/385.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.65

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