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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 865.89 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 865.89 and 166.41 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 865.89 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/865.89 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 865.89 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 144,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,092.75/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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