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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 866.07 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 866.07 and 166.59 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 866.07 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/866.07 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 866.07 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 144,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,278.60/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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