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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 863.92 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 863.92 and 165.18 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 863.92 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/863.92 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 863.92 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 142,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701.48/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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