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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.66, 866.35 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.66, 866.35 and 166.79 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.66 : 866.35 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.66/866.35 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.66x = 866.35 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.66x = 144,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,498.52/577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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