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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 864.16 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 864.16 and 165.24 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 864.16 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/864.16 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 864.16 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 142,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,793.80/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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