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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.58 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.58 and 166.32 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.58 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.58 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.58 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 143,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,962.43/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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