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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.06 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.06 and 166.58 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.06 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.06 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.06 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 95,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,626.91/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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