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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.72 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.72 and 166.02 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.72 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.72 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.72 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 95,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,248.99/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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