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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 864.13 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 864.13 and 165.30 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 864.13 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/864.13 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 864.13 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 142,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,840.69/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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