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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 573.58 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 573.58 and 166 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 573.58 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/573.58 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 573.58 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 95,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,214.28/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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