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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.96 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.96 and 166.18 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.96 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.96 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.96 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 95,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,380.67/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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