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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 573.91 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 573.91 and 166.14 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 573.91 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/573.91 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 573.91 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 95,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,349.41/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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