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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 865.40 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 865.40 and 166.08 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 865.40 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/865.40 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 865.40 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 143,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,725.63/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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