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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 864.12 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 864.12 and 165.19 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 864.12 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/864.12 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 864.12 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 142,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,743.98/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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