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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 866.23 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 866.23 and 161.01 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 866.23 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/866.23 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 866.23 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 139,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,471.69/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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