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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.55, 577.88 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.55, 577.88 and 166.35 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.55 : 577.88 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.55/577.88 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.55x = 577.88 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.55x = 96,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,129.51/385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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