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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 386.28 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 386.28 and 166.26 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 386.28 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/386.28 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 386.28 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 64,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,222.91/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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