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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.01, 574.61 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.01, 574.61 and 166.65 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.01 : 574.61 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.01/574.61 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.01x = 574.61 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.01x = 95,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,757.92/383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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