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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.98 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.98 and 166.25 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.98 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.98 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.98 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 95,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,424.18/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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