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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.51, 385.87 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.51, 385.87 and 166.02 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.51 : 385.87 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.51/385.87 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.51x = 385.87 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.51x = 64,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064.31/257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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