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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 864.18 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 864.18 and 165.28 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 864.18 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/864.18 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 864.18 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 142,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,831.67/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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