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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.37, 865.86 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.37, 865.86 and 166.40 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.37 : 865.86 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.37/865.86 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.37x = 865.86 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.37x = 144,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,077.40/577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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