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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 865.92 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 865.92 and 166.53 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 865.92 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/865.92 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 865.92 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 144,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,201.66/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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