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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 864.22 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 864.22 and 165.28 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 864.22 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/864.22 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 864.22 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 142,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,835.02/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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