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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 864.96 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 864.96 and 165.81 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 864.96 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/864.96 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 864.96 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 143,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,419.02/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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