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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 574.50 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 574.50 and 166.60 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 574.50 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/574.50 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 574.50 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 95,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,711.70/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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