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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.30 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.30 and 166.17 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.30 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.30 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.30 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 95,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,265.26/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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