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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.79, 865.14 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.79, 865.14 and 165.94 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.79 : 865.14 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.79/865.14 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.79x = 865.14 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.79x = 143,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,561.33/576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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