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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 574.04 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 574.04 and 166.32 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 574.04 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/574.04 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 574.04 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 95,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,473.50/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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