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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.79, 866.55 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.79, 866.55 and 166.84 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.79 : 866.55 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.79/866.55 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.79x = 866.55 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.79x = 144,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,575.20/577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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