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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.76, 865.19 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.76, 865.19 and 165.88 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.76 : 865.19 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.76/865.19 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.76x = 865.19 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.76x = 143,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,520.26/576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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