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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.23 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.23 and 166.56 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.23 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.23 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.23 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 95,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,643.75/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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