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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.31, 865.99 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.31, 865.99 and 166.44 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.31 : 865.99 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.31/865.99 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.31x = 865.99 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.31x = 144,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,131.05/577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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