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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 574.17 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 574.17 and 166.36 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 574.17 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/574.17 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 574.17 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 95,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,518.92/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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