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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 864.06 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 864.06 and 165.25 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 864.06 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/864.06 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 864.06 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 142,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,786.38/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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