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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.15, 578.74 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.15, 578.74 and 166.52 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.15 : 578.74 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.15/578.74 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.15x = 578.74 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.15x = 96,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,368.47/386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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