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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 865.83 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 865.83 and 166.34 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 865.83 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/865.83 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 865.83 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 144,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,017.42/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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