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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 386.36 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 386.36 and 166.04 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 386.36 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/386.36 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 386.36 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 64,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151.21/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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