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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 864.66 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 864.66 and 165.51 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 864.66 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/864.66 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 864.66 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 143,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,105.55/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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