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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 573.63 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 573.63 and 166.06 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 573.63 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/573.63 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 573.63 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 95,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,257.00/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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