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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.31, 574.98 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.31, 574.98 and 166.89 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.31 : 574.98 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.31/574.98 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.31x = 574.98 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.31x = 95,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,958.41/383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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