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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 865.73 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 865.73 and 166.30 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 865.73 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/865.73 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 865.73 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 143,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,970.90/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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