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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 864.43 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 864.43 and 165.34 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 864.43 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/864.43 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 864.43 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 142,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,924.86/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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