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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 863.69 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 863.69 and 165.05 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 863.69 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/863.69 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 863.69 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 142,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,553.37/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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