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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 863.93 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 863.93 and 165.09 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 863.93 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/863.93 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 863.93 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 142,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,625.69/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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