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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 574.35 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 574.35 and 166.62 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 574.35 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/574.35 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 574.35 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 95,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,698.20/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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