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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 574.20 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 574.20 and 166.32 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 574.20 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/574.20 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 574.20 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 95,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,500.94/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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