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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 574.19 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 574.19 and 166.22 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 574.19 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/574.19 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 574.19 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 95,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,440.94/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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