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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 863.98 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 863.98 and 165.22 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 863.98 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/863.98 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 863.98 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 142,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744.20/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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