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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 866.38 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 866.38 and 166.75 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 866.38 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/866.38 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 866.38 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 144,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,468.87/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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