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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 574.26 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 574.26 and 166.44 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 574.26 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/574.26 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 574.26 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 95,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,579.83/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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