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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 574.62 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 574.62 and 166.63 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 574.62 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/574.62 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 574.62 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 95,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,748.93/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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