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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 864.45 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 864.45 and 165.33 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 864.45 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/864.45 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 864.45 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 142,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,922.14/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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