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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 866.59 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 866.59 and 166.78 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 866.59 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/866.59 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 866.59 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 144,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,529.88/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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