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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.13, 864.08 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.13, 864.08 and 165.16 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.13 : 864.08 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.13/864.08 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.13x = 864.08 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.13x = 142,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706.31/576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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