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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.29, 864.47 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.29, 864.47 and 165.46 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.29 : 864.47 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.29/864.47 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.29x = 864.47 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.29x = 143,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,035.21/576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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