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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.47, 866.09 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.47, 866.09 and 166.50 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.47 : 866.09 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.47/866.09 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.47x = 866.09 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.47x = 144,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,204.40/577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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