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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 865.97 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 865.97 and 166.38 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 865.97 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/865.97 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 865.97 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 144,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,078.60/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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