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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 575.02 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 575.02 and 166.94 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 575.02 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/575.02 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 575.02 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 95,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,993.84/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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