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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.88 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.88 and 166.22 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.88 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.88 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.88 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 95,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,387.05/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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