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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 574.81 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 574.81 and 166.77 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 574.81 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/574.81 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 574.81 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 95,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,860.65/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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