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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 578.22 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 578.22 and 166.28 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 578.22 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/578.22 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 578.22 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 96,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,143.53/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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