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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 865.47 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 865.47 and 166.13 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 865.47 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/865.47 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 865.47 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 143,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,776.20/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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