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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 573.84 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 573.84 and 166.50 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 573.84 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/573.84 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 573.84 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 95,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,544.36/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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