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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 866.40 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 866.40 and 166.70 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 866.40 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/866.40 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 866.40 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 144,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,428.88/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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