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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 864.54 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 864.54 and 165.40 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 864.54 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/864.54 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 864.54 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 142,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,994.92/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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