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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 865.15 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 865.15 and 165.99 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 865.15 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/865.15 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 865.15 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 143,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,605.42/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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