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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 574.14 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 574.14 and 166.14 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 574.14 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/574.14 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 574.14 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 95,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,387.62/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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