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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.51, 386.03 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.51, 386.03 and 166.25 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.51 : 386.03 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.51/386.03 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.51x = 386.03 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.51x = 64,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,178.87/257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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