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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 865.80 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 865.80 and 166.33 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 865.80 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/865.80 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 865.80 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 144,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,008.51/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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