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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 864.32 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 864.32 and 165.39 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 864.32 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/864.32 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 864.32 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 142,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,951.61/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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