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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.83, 866.77 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.83, 866.77 and 167.06 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.83 : 866.77 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.83/866.77 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.83x = 866.77 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.83x = 144,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,804.35/577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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