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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 865.85 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 865.85 and 166.38 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 865.85 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/865.85 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 865.85 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 144,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,059.29/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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