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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 866.68 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 866.68 and 166.92 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 866.68 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/866.68 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 866.68 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 144,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,665.35/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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