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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.89 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.89 and 166.05 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.89 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.89 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.89 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 95,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,293.60/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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