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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 865.71 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 865.71 and 166.28 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 865.71 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/865.71 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 865.71 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 143,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,945.93/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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