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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 864.08 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 864.08 and 165.26 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 864.08 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/864.08 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 864.08 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 142,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799.19/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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