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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 866.48 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 866.48 and 166.79 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 866.48 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/866.48 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 866.48 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 144,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,520.20/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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