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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 866.24 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 866.24 and 166.55 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 866.24 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/866.24 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 866.24 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 144,267.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,267.11/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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