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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 866.23 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 866.23 and 166.71 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 866.23 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/866.23 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 866.23 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 144,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,407.16/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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