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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.94 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.94 and 166.04 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.94 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.94 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.94 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 95,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,297.00/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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