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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.43 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.43 and 166.73 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.43 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.43 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.43 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 96,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,438.74/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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