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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 574.20 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 574.20 and 166.18 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 574.20 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/574.20 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 574.20 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 95,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420.56/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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