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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 864.35 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 864.35 and 165.37 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 864.35 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/864.35 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 864.35 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 142,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,937.56/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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