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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 866.19 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 866.19 and 166.70 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 866.19 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/866.19 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 866.19 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 144,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,396.66/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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