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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.71 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.71 and 166.29 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.71 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.71 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.71 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 143,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,958.92/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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