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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 866.42 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 866.42 and 166.74 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 866.42 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/866.42 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 866.42 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 144,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,466.04/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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