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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 865.45 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 865.45 and 166.07 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 865.45 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/865.45 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 865.45 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 143,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,724.45/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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