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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.81, 866.59 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.81, 866.59 and 166.98 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.81 : 866.59 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.81/866.59 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.81x = 866.59 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.81x = 144,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,703.20/577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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